The Ministry of Education is in dilemma, thus, faces a critical teacher shortage.
According to the media, 900 teachers have left our shores during this ongoing school holidays, either on annual school holidays or some have left the teaching fraternity for better opportunities or greener pastures overseas like New Zealand, Australia or United States of America (USA).
Of these, only 42 per cent of teachers have returned, meaning approximately 380 of 900. Therefore, 52 per cent of teachers are at large; an alarming figure of close to 470.
The media also stated that more than 300 teachers resigned in 2023 and have moved offshore for better employment opportunities.
Where has the Ministry of Education gone.
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